Dawn served the Rebel Alliance as a Delta-class DX-9 stormtrooper transport. This vessel was involved in a transaction involving weaponry between the Alliance and the pirates situated within a cargo loading area of the Tungra sector. The Imperials discovered information regarding this exchange and launched an attacked. Maarek Stele conducted an inspection of the ship, uncovering the presence of Rebel advisors. Subsequently, Maarek proceeded to eliminate the transport.